They run the world, and now they’re about to run the 2016 Summer Olympics. The games
kick off on August 5 in Rio, and these female athletes are ready to kick some serious ass. They may look pretty in their selfies and bikini shots, but believe us, once they hit the field/pool/gym, you’ll see just how strong they are.
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On the list, there are your favorite gymnasts from the 2012 Olympics (hi, Gabby and Aly!) along with stars from less popular sports like field hockey and boxing. There are abs that will inspire you to get off your butt and do some crunches—or just take a drink any time someone does an impossible athletic feat (there will be plenty). Start following them all now to get your #goals for the rest of the summer.
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1. Gabby Douglas, USA, gymnastics
2. Serena Williams, USA, tennis
3. Aly Raisman, USA, gymnastics
4. Simone Biles, USA, gymnastics
5. Hope Solo, USA, soccer
6. Missy Franklin, USA, swimming
7. Alex Morgan, USA, soccer
8. Natasha Hastings, USA, track and field
9. Sarah Pavan, Canada, beach volleyball
10. Mikaela Mayer, USA, boxing
11. Morgan Mitchell, Australia, track and field
12. Allyson Felix, USA, track and field
13. April Ross, USA, beach volleyball
14. Ana Ivanović, Serbia, tennis
15. Ellen Hoog, Netherlands, field hockey
16. Aliya Mustafina, Russia, gymnastics
17. Darya Klishina, Russia, track and field
18. Jessica Ennis-Hill, Great Britain, track and field
19. Francena McCorory, USA, track and field
20. Genevieve Lacaze, Australia, track and field